Charles W. “Doc” Graham, DVM, an equine veterinarian and a 1953 graduate of Texas A&M University’s Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, will be inducted as a 2016 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame member – the highest honor bestowed on individuals who have shown excellence in competition, business, and support of rodeo and the Western lifestyle in Texas.

Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp said his long-time friend could be inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame on his professional credentials alone, but his character and work ethic set him apart. “He’s an early riser, a hard worker, good company and a steady hand not prone to panic when the herd turns against you, as it sometimes does in life,” Sharp said. “Who else would you want riding beside you?”

“Dr. Graham exemplifies what it means to be a Texas Cowboy,” said Mark Hussey, PhD, vice chancellor and dean of agriculture and life sciences. “He’s a legend among those in the equine industry, having established equine veterinarian facilities that are recognized among the nation’s most prominent. He also has successful cattle and feedlot operations in addition to other agricultural interests.”

Graham is the only individual to serve as president for both the Texas Quarter Horse Association and the Texas Thoroughbred Breeders Association. He is also the only person to be selected as Horseman of the Year by both associations